My First Ghost Town! Dearfield, Colorado
My first foray into what I hope is a long-running series: ghost towns. First up, Dearfield, Colorado, founded by O. T. Jackson in 1910. It's the site of a former African-American agricultural colony that thrived until the Great Depression and Dust Bowl of the 1930s. Here are photos of the ramshackle remains.
Niwot, Colorado
A unique, artsy community, Niwot, Colorado, is named for an Arapaho Chief whose name means "Left Hand". Niwot honors its Old West past while cultivating contemporary art, community events, restaurants and an eclectic array of shops and galleries.
Road Trip through Cameron Pass, Colorado, and into Wyoming
A wonderful Labor Day road trip from Denver area to Cameron Pass, Colorado. Then up to Wyoming and back through Laramie to Home. All in all, about eight hours and lots of beautiful scenery, a moose and some antelope.
Independence Pass near Aspen, Colorado
In the rarified air of Independence Pass on Highway 82 in Colorado, stunning views above the treeline await you just outside Aspen at 12,095 feet.
Denver Central Market – RiNo’s Upscale Food Court
Denver Central Market, in an old warehouse, features gourmet food and beverage vendors: a bar, meat, fish, sandwiches, ice cream, chocolate, coffee and more - all in a comfortable, neighborhood atmosphere.
Savery Savory Mushroom Can Water Tower, Westminster, CO
A water tower painted to look like a Savery Savory Mushroom can stands along Federal Boulevard in Westminster, Colorado. It used to serve a mushroom farm on the site and is now considered a valuable, historical monument.
Old Prospector Statue in Downtown Denver, Colorado
The Old Prospector sculpture in Denver, Colorado, has quite a back story. Not only was it modeled after John Straughn, a larger-than-life character, it was sculpted by a German metalworker. It used to stand atop the now-gone Colorado Gold Mining Exchange building - itself a historical treasure.
Public Audio Art: Denver’s Soundwalk
Public audio art by Jim Green is installed in Curtis Street's sidewalk in downtown Denver, Colorado. Sounds that seem out of place in the city setting emanate from sidewalk grates in the midst of the usual traffic noise. It will catch your attention and actually make you feel good!
No. 2 Pencil Smokestack in Denver, Colorado
An unused smokestack in downtown Denver sports a paint job that makes it look like a giant pencil, complete with eraser. Although not one of Denver's top tourist attractions, it's pretty neat to see.
Denver’s Cheesman Park Neighborhood
Visit Denver's Cheeman Park for an impressive Greek-style pavilion suitable for weddings and formal pictures. In addition, its 81-acre expanse is a great place for picnics and frisbee games. Bring your dog!